Olympic Peninsula Waterfall Trail: Hike to Marymere Falls Near Port Angeles
Follow the Waterfall Trail to Marymere Falls, a 90 foot waterfall in in Olympic National Park.
Next Stop on the Olympic Peninsula Waterfall Trail: Marymere Falls
Time to venture out and gush over a waterfall gem along the Olympic Peninsula Waterfall Trail. There are more than 20 waterfalls to explore, ranging from easy hikes with accessible trail access to hidden falls you have to work a little harder to see. Marymere Falls is a short-ish but stunning hike in Port Angeles, Washington.
Distance from Port Angeles: 20 miles, 27 minute drive
Trail Distance: 1.7 mile round trip, out and back
Elevation Change: 300 feet
Accessible: The first half mile is considered accessible by Olympic Park’s National Park Service
WHAT YOU’LL SEE
Start your stroll along Lake Crescent's glassy shoreline. The trail winds away from the lake into a ferny forest of moss-covered ancient trees and thriving fungi. Cross a tranquil creek and make your way up a small ravine for the show. Marymere Falls is a “horsetail fall” that gracefully fans out, cascading down a 90-foot drop. With two viewpoints, be sure to admire not only the falls but the small, sapphire pool that forms below.
WHY WE LOVE IT
Marymere Falls delivers a quiet awe. Though maybe not the loudest one in the Olympic Peninsula’s waterfall family, Marymere is a beguiling gentle giant. Discover many opportunities to bliss out - along Lake Crescent, around lush forest and under Marymere’s graceful gush.
FUEL UP
Before you hit the trail to Marymere Falls, head to breakfast or lunch, discover a very pink bistro in downtown Port Angeles serving both savory and sweet crepes (they even have gluten-free crepes!) made from more than a century old family recipe. Pink Pony Cafe serves up delicious breakfast croissants and espresso drinks with housemade syrups.